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Planning a party?
Creative Math & Music offers an exciting ‘live’ music venue to host your next birthday party! Celebrate in Rock ‘n’ Roll style, invite your friends
[SURVIVAL GUIDE] There’s more to Stratford than Justin Bieber
Arts and culture in Stratford. It conjures a different picture for parents than for children. Adults associate it with the famous Shakespeare Festival; the younger set knows it better as Justin Bieber’s hometown.So how can today’s families plan a cultural itinerary that satisfies everyone? It’s easier than you think. Stratford abounds with family-friendly choices. There’s even a Bieber map to guide young fans through the pop idol’s stomping grounds....[TRAVEL] Summer travel tips for families
Finally, school’s out and summer’s here! Time to pack the bags and take the long–awaited family vacation. Whether you’re staying in Canada, heading to the US or venturing further abroad, make sure you’re well prepared before you travel. Here’s a list to help you get organized....[TRAVEL] Making family car trips more fun
Despite hand–held video games, music players and even seatback DVD units, kids can still get bored and restless on long car trips. Comfort Inn hotels see thousands of families spill out of their cars after a long day of driving each year, and they offer the following tips on how to avoid the dreaded question “Are we there yet?”....[TRAVEL] Team Travel Tips: Choosing a hotel on the road
So your kid’s team is off to the big tournament – that’s great. But how do you pick a hotel that’s right for you in an unfamiliar city? Here are some tips from Quality hotels, which welcome sports teams at locations in big and small centres across Canada and the United States....
[TRAVEL] Time for a moms getaway!
“Alright, ladies, I want you all to close your eyes and breathe through your hips,” instructed the dance teacher. I stood there among nearly 100 women, aged 17 to 73, trying to channel my inner goddess during the workshop, which was part of the recent Ultimate Girls’ Getaway weekend designed to give gals a place to escape, recharge and reinvest in ourselves....
[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Planning a trip to Disney? Agony or ecstasy?
So, you think your family is ready to tackle Walt Disney World? Ideally, everyone would take their families to a Disney theme park when crowds are thin and prices are rock bottom. Unfortunately, most people’s vacations fall either over the summer or during Spring Break, exactly the times when Disney parks are at peak capacity....[SUMMER CAMPS] Get a leg up on choosing a summer camp
Though the wind might be howling outside as the specter of snowfall hangs over much of the country, now is actually the best time for ...[SUMMER CAMPS] Canlan Ice Sports Offers Hockey and Sports Camps
Summer is just around the corner and the kids will be out of school before you know it. Keep them busy and active this summer ...
[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Welcome to our 4th edition
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Durham Parent Family Survival Guide. Every year we produce this guide we learn more and more about ...[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Get ready for all-day kindergarten!
As kindergarten registration begins for four- and five-year-olds, parents are encouraged to stick with their own home school.With only 15 per cent of kindergarten classes ...[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Volunteering as a Family
The value of volunteering is one of the greatest lessons a parent can teach. Whether you love working with animals, chatting with Seniors, opening your home to a child in need, or collecting food, numerous short-term and long-term opportunities exist for families to volunteer together- all perfect ways for families to bond while learning new skills and the importance of giving back to others....[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Survival Guide — What to look for in a daycare provider
Home day care, daycare centres, co-ops, play groups — the opportunities for childcare can be overwhelming. But there are some things parents can look for to ensure they’re getting what’s right for their family....[SURVIVAL GUIDE] CHILDCARE
Finding suitable caregivers for your children is a daunting task. The options for childcare in the region suit all budgets and preferences. With full and part-time programs, commercial and in-home providers the options are endless. Because your children may just spend more time with their caregiver than you, it is vital you do the research to ensure your child has the right match. ...[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Private Education
More than 120,000 students are enrolled in private or alternative schools, and these types of schools may better meet your needs. Visit the Ontario Ministry ...[SURVIVAL GUIDE] School House Playcare Centres
A non-profit organization committed to providing quality child care to the children and families in our community. Conveniently located in Durham District School Board schools and have locations across Durham Region. Care is provided for children from infancy through to 12 years of age....[TRAVEL] Natural beauty close to home
Discover the beauty of our parks and conservation areas this summer...
[TRAIL TALES] Durham Forest comes alive
Autumn’s first flush had flamed the treetops when we hiked Durham Forest a couple of weeks ago. Imagine what a show we’ll see by mid-October, I told my daughter....
[TRAVEL] Free and easy in the Thousand Islands
Just to be clear, I’m not a leather-clad, tattooed motorcycle mama; just an ordinary suburban mom with a mini-van. But one of the best vacations I’ve been on since having children was on the back of my husband’s Yamaha V-Star motorcycle, cruising through the Thousand Islands Parkway....
[TRAVEL] Sleeping at the airport
When I was six and my sister was two, our plane to Miami was delayed indefinitely due to a snowstorm, forcing us to sleep at the airport. My sister and I were filled with excitement. My parents, not so much......[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Health Connections
Durham Region Health ConnectionA free, confidential help line which provides the information you need to promote and protect your health and to prevent injuries and ...[SURVIVAL GUIDE] Survival Guide - Are you prepared for a disaster?
How would your family cope if presented with a disaster like fire, tornado or flooding? Discover 5 ways to begin today to prepare for the unexpected....
[TRAIL TALES] Explore Whitby’s Waterfront
On a Sunday far too balmy for late October, my daughter and I bundled our bikes into the van and headed for the Whitby Waterfront Trail at the foot of Brock Street. The parking lot at Lion’s Promenade was packed – lots of people in shirtsleeves and shorts here to enjoy summer’s last hurrah....
[TRAIL TALES] A trail of two waterfronts in Ajax
Our hike today has us waiting for spring and longing for summer. We can just imagine the blue-green winter waves dressed in summer’s sapphire blue. The vista from the Ajax Waterfront Trail makes it easy. We walk the asphalt trail that wends along the bluff high above the shoreline. The edge is close enough to allow you marvel at the view, but not close enough to make you queasy....
[TRAVEL] Your baby is a VIP at this hotspot
You have an infant child, and perhaps a toddler too - but hey, you are still permitted to crave an action-packed getaway to a Mexican hotspot....[TRAIL TALES] Gettin' down at Heber Down
Kids and creeks go together like peanut butter and jam. When my children were younger, we often satisfied our “creek fix” at Heber Down Conservation Area in Whitby....
[TRAVEL] Skate away to Ottawa
It’s a true test of winter worthiness to trek to Ottawa in February to join in what is dubbed a ‘‘celebration of Canada’s unique northern climate and culture’’....
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